Legal Assistant/ Paralegal

Job Description

Job Description

Legal Assistant/Paralegal

We are a very busy, established law firm located in Deerfield Beach, Florida, seeking an enthusiastic full time Legal Assistant/Paralegal. To qualify for this position, you should:

• Have excellent organizational skills.
• Great punctuality and attendance.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Professional appearance and a positive attitude.
• Great personality!

Knowledge of common computer tools (outlook, word, etc.) The job will entail the following responsibilities:

• Keeps cases organized by establishing and organizing files; monitoring calendars; meeting deadlines; documenting actions; inputting information into file database and case management software; confirming case status with attorney
• Helps develop cases by maintaining contact with people involved in the case; scheduling
• Helps develop cases by maintaining contact with people involved in the case; scheduling depositions; preparing and forwarding summonses and subpoenas; preparing and filing discovery requests; preparing responses to opposing counsel; generating status reports.
• Keeps clients informed by maintaining contact; communicating case progress.
• Supports case preparation by preparing case summaries and materials for mediation conferences; preparing pleadings; monitoring and obtaining discovery responses.
• Organizing file and trial binders; preparing exhibits; scheduling witnesses; ensuring that witnesses are ready when needed.
• Accomplishes organization goals by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.
• Medical
  Dental
  Life Insurance
  Paid Vacation
  Paid Holidays

NON SMOKERS

All applicants MUST submit a resume.